My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark MFM Minisode 470
Jan 12, 2026
Celebrate a decade of true crime fun with tales from small towns! Dive into chilling encounters linked to the Visalia Ransacker, and hear a gripping recount of a father during the Sun Valley Mall plane crash. Discover the quirky journey of Cocaine Bear, from a stuffed attraction to a beloved mascot. Fans share their nostalgia with stories like growing up on an emu farm and a cool plush Mothman. The hosts thank their loyal listeners while inviting more hometown stories!
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Early Stalking Identified Decades Later
- Cindy recounted being stalked in a Visalia Kmart in 1975 and later identified the Visalia Ransacker from a 2018 photo lineup.
- She felt a cold, evil presence and was pursued to her car, later filing a police report that matched the longtime attacker.
Local Reporter Met Heaven's Gate Members
- A listener's dad interviewed Heaven's Gate members in Santa Fe in 1994 and later recognized them after the 1997 mass suicide.
- He gave TV interviews about the cult while holding the listener as a baby crying in the background.
Mall Shopper Witnessed Plane Crash
- A listener's father witnessed the 1985 Sun Valley Mall plane crash while shopping at Macy's and escaped from the jewelry counter.
- He later ran between stores in shock and continued the tradition of last-minute mall shopping for years.
